Winner of the 2004 Wilbur Award for Fiction, given by the Religion Communicators Council, an interfaith association, to "recognize excellence in the communication of religious issues, values, and themes in the secular media."
Fantasy for ages 10 and up, with spiritual undertones and romance.

Field nominated by reviewers for the American Library Association's Best Books for Young Adults, Michael L. Printz Award for Excellence in Young Adult Literature, Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults, and Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Readers.

"Sky Bounce" by Deanna Miller is a truly unique and thoughtful book. Miller explores the themes of friendship, rebellion, idealism, and fear, as she also embrances the fantasy genre. We see so few authors who can tackle the subject of spirituality in such an enchanting way. I'd highly recommend this to anyone who enjoys fantasy novels or who just wants a good book to read!

A Unique Read

Reader reviewed by Krysten Weller

"Sky Bounce" by Deanna Miller is a truly unique and thoughtful book. Miller explores the themes of friendship, rebellion, idealism, and fear, as she also embrances the fantasy genre. We see so few authors who can tackle the subject of spirituality in such an enchanting way. I'd highly recommend this to anyone who enjoys fantasy novels or who just wants a good book to read!

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